Rapid Intervention Team

Question 1

Working Structure Fire

Answer 1

Requires 1 3/4” or larger hose line,
SCBA

Question 2

Incipient Stage Fire

Answer 2

Beginning stage controlled by extinguisher, Class 2 standpipe or small hose system

Question 3

Initial Rescue Team (IRT)

Answer 3

2 members outside IDLH equipped with PPE & SCBA
Must remain in Radio, visual, voice or line of sight communication

Question 4

Who determines the RIT location?

Answer 4

The RIT officer & announced to IC by radio

Question 5

RIT responsibilities:
List 7

Answer 5

1. Ladders, SCBA, saws
2. Maintain communication with IC
3. Monitor radio
4. Review pre-incident plans
5. 360 scene survey
6. Secure utilities
7. At least 1 secondary egress

Question 6

RIT Task should NOT:
List 5

Answer 6

1. Enter IDLH
2. Prevent immediate deployment
3. Split members up
4. Prevent monitoring all radio traffic
5. Be used to provide relief